The world's major oil and gas companies call on URS for our engineering expertise and our unique mix of environmental, social, and economic experience in solving key exploration and production issues. These include geotechnical and siting surveys for new platforms and pipelines, environmental and social impact assessments, air quality and greenhouse gas/climate change consultancy and sustainability studies addressing biodiversity and corporate responsibility. We help clients navigate complex regulatory negotiation and stakeholder engagement processes.

Whether it is on land, the shallow water depths near the coastline or the deep waters off the continental shelf, URS provides specialist engineering and environmental services.

Our Services include:

• Assessment of drilling fluid systems
• Chemical and hazardous materials management
• Decommissioning planning and assessment
• Discharge management plans
• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental induction
• Environmental management systems
• Expert witness testimony
• Exploration - SHE planning and permitting
• Geographical information systems
• Geotechnical engineering
• Geotechnical studies and surveys for FEED
• Input to HAZID workshops
• Services to LNG
• Oil spill contingency planning
• Oilfield waste management
• Pipeline Design
• Pipeline route option assessment
• Services to production operations
• Regulatory approvals
• Regulatory Services - EIA, EMP, OSCP
• Seismic survey
• Stakeholder and community consultation